Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support and Liaison Worker

For our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families, recovery and healing go hand in hand – where culture and connection are embedded into our approach.

Our Cultural Support and Liaison Workers are known in their communities and provide important cultural support to our First Nations clients (men, women, children and families) participating in our programs. Working one-on-one with clients and as part of a team, your role will be to support First Nations clients to connect or reconnect with their culture, community and history. Parts of this role will also include working with men in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and you will be required to undertake Security Awareness Training to access the AMC.

The role involves working with clients directly, cultural activities and information sharing and engaging with clients and staff to embed culture within treatment plans. Liaison with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Elders, community leaders and other agencies, also support the health and recovery journey of our clients.

Based in the ACT, you will work with teams and clients across our programs, and some activities will be working with non-Indigenous clients and staff working in our programs. You will be joining a supportive team, in a values-based organisation, who sees the potential in every individual.

We also strongly encourage applications from individuals with broader specialist expertise in supporting clients with complex needs including those who have counselling, mental health, welfare or social work qualifications and experience. Experience in working within and/or knowledge of the therapeutic community model is an advantage but not essential.

Karralika Programs Inc. offers above award wages and salary packaging including PBI fringe benefits-free threshold, free parking and opportunities for professional development. Individuals with lived experience are eligible to apply but must be in active recovery with more than 2-years separation from service.

For a full position description, please click here. To apply please click here. If you need further information, please contact Anna McKenry at Anna.M@karralika.org.au or by phone on (02) 6185 1300.